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Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and leaders of the state Legislature have decided to call a referendum in November on whether to amend the state's constitution to permit a major expansion of casino gambling. If the amendment is approved by voters, New York will become the most populous state in the U.S. to allow operation of the kind of large-scale casinos common in Las Vegas.

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Top aides to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo have been involved in nongovernment efforts to pass a constitutional amendment that would allow for the expansion of non-Indian casino gambling, sources say. Voters will get their say on the referendum on Nov. 5.

New York voters will decide the fate of expanded gambling in upstate New York this November. However, due to a mayoral election in New York City, voter turnout may be higher downstate than upstate for the referendum. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature drafted a plan to allow four resort-style casinos in upstate New York.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said voters will now decide whether to expand gambling in upstate New York. He signed legislation allowing up to four casinos in the region, but New Yorkers must vote to change the state's constitution to allow the plan to proceed. Cuomo says the changes would help boost the economy allow for better gambling management.

Efforts by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to expand casino gambling face significant challenges, including getting the Legislature, voters and casino companies to sign on. However, Cuomo remains enthusiastic about the prospect. "If you want tomorrow to be different than yesterday, then do something different," Cuomo said. "This is a big idea that we believe could bring economic energy to upstate New York that needs it desperately."

Gov. Andrew Cuomo wants to create new jobs for New Yorkers and generate more revenue for the Empire State. To achieve both goals, Cuomo is reportedly mulling a jobs package that will call for the legalization of casino gambling.